Towns & cities · East of England
Little Melton
Little Melton — village and civil parish in South Norfolk, Norfolk, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Norwich · 7.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Little Melton, the nearest railway station is Norwich, located 7.7 km away. Entry to the town is free.
About
Little Melton is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 3 km². Recent population estimates put it at around 851 people. Address: NR9. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in South Norfolk, Norfolk, England". Coordinates: 52.6163°, 1.1953°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Little Melton is a village and civil parish in the English county of Norfolk. It is 4.5 miles (7.2 km) west of Norwich. The civil parish also includes the hamlet of Beckhithe. At the 2021 census the parish had a population of 1,050, an increase from 897 at the 2011 census.
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Background
History
Little Melton's name derives from Melton, a mixture of Old English and Scandinavian meaning "middle settlement". In the Domesday Book, it is listed as Parua Meltuna, Parua being Latin for little. It is recorded as a settlement of eight households in the hundred of Humbleyard. It was part of the estates of Godric the Steward.
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- Coordinates
- 52.6163, 1.1953
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- South Norfolk
- Parish
- Little Melton
- Postcode
- NR9
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Norfolk
- Population
- 851
- Nearest railway station
- Norwich — 7.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q985715 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Little Melton (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Little Melton Church - geograph.org.uk - 27691.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Little Melton is a village in Norfolk, East of England, with a population of 851. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 851
- Administrative county
- Norfolk
- Constituency
- South Norfolk
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Things to see in Little Melton
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Little Melton Village Sign
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3x ANOTHER TIME
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Mirage II
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📷 3Historic churches · East of England
Church of St Remigius
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Little Melton?
- Little Melton is in Norfolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode NR9), in the parish of Little Melton.
- What is Little Melton?
- Little Melton — village and civil parish in South Norfolk, Norfolk, England.
- How do I get to Little Melton?
- The nearest railway station is Norwich, about 7.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode NR9.
- Is Little Melton free to visit?
- Yes, Little Melton is free to enter.
- How do I get to Little Melton?
- The nearest railway station is Norwich, about 7.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NR9.